Braves trade RPs Hale, Schlosser to Rockies for two minor leaguers

Hale went 4-5 with a 3.30 ERA in 45 relief appearances for Atlanta in 2014. He struck out 44 batters and issued 39 walks in 87 1/3 innings.

Schlosser made his MLB debut in 2014, going 0-1 with a 7.64 ERA in 15 relief outings for Atlanta. He struck out eight and walked six in 17 2/3 innings.

Briceno hit .283 with 12 home runs, 23 doubles and 50 RBI in 84 games for Class A Asheville in 2014. He has a career .280/.433/.776 slash line over five minor-league seasons.

O'Dowd hit .271 with five home runs, 27 doubles and 48 RBI in 113 games between high Class A Modesto and Double-A Tulsa in 2014. He has a career .260/.362/.689 slash line over three minor-league seasons.

Braves non-tender three including Kris Medlen, Brandon Beachy

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/2/2014)The Braves have non-tenderedKris Medlen, Brandon Beachy and Gus Schlosser, as all three pitchers have officially become free agents, according to MLB.com on Tuesday. Medlen was a 15-game winner in 2013 for Atlanta before missing last season due to elbow surgery. Beachy is also coming off Tommy John surgery.

Gus Schlosser back up with Braves

(9/5/2014)The Braves have promoted right-hander Gus Schlosser from Triple-A Gwinnett. He is set to join the team for their weekend series in Miami.

Schlosser opened the season with Atlanta but has spent most of the year in the minors. He has pitched in just 10 games with the Braves - all in relief - and compiled a 4.50 ERA.

Anthony Varvaro's return ends Gus Schlosser's cameo

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/25/2014)The Braves activated pitcher Anthony Varvaro from the paternity leave list Friday, after spending two days away from the team. Gus Schlosser was optioned right back to Triple-A Gwinnett to clear a roster spot for him.

Gus Schlosser sent down after double header

(6/28/2014)Braves pitcher Gus Schlosser tossed a scoreless inning in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies, before he was optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Schlosser served as the 26th man for the doubleheader. He has a 4.50 ERA in 12 innings with the Braves this season.

Gus Schlosser could pitch as 26th man Saturday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/25/2014)The Braves are leaning toward going with a Triple-A starter to piggyback with David Hale Saturday, and MLB.com reports it could be Gus Schlosser .

With a doubleheader on the schedule Saturday, the Braves will have a chance to call up on extra player. Schlosser is scheduled to pitch on regular rest Saturday and is already on the 40-man roster, making him the most likely option.

Schlosser has a 4.39 ERA in 55 1/3 innings at Triple-A Gwinnett this season, and allowed six runs in 11 innings with the Braves earlier.

Gus Schlosser dispatched to Gwinnett

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/2/2014)The Braves have demoted right-hander Gus Schlosser to Triple-A Gwinnett to make room on the roster for starter Mike Minor.

Schlosser has yielded six runs in 11 innings this season and has struggled in particular against left-handed batters.

Three Braves added to major-league roster

All three players performed well during spring camp, earning their spots on the 25-man roster. Thomas put up a 2.61 ERA in 10 1/3 innings. Schlosser had a 2.03 ERA in 13 1/3 innings. Hicks hit .348 with three home runs during spring.

Braves announced opening day bullpen roster

Thomas struck out 13 and allowed three runs over 10 1/3 innings this spring. Schlosser posted a 2.03 ERA over 13 1/3 innings while Buchter yielded five runs over 8 2/3 innings this spring.

Braves haven't decided who will be fifth starter

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/25/2014)Despite a FOX Sports report stating David Hale will be part of the Braves' rotation, manager Freid Gonzalez said Tuesday he hasn't decided whether Hale or Gus Schlosser will get the final spot in the rotation, per MLB.com. Gonzalez said the odd man out will begin the season in the bullpen.

Gus Schlosser impressive again for Braves

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(3/21/2014)Braves right-hander Gus Schlosser continued his strong spring Friday by giving up just one earned run in four innings against Baltimore.

Schlosser, whose ERA fell to 2.03 with the fine effort, yielded just one hit and no walks while striking out three. He is not in the running for a rotation spot despite his team's spate of injuries, but could land a place in the bullpen if he stays strong.